Big Spring, TX vs Junction City, KS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Junction City
76.9
#297 nationally
Junction City leads in walk score (31 vs 21). Big Spring leads in median household income ($65,418 vs $60,709). Junction City leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 19.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Junction City, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 76.9 (#297) |
| Population | 22,373 | 21,856 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $202,464 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $60,709 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+17.6 |
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77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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76.9 Score
Junction City, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$202,464
Population
21,856
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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